Yoda
A donation was made in memory of Yoda by Drs. Stidham, Meyer, Goebel, Bouchey, Lommers, Grant and Leeson at Vista Veterinary Hospital on Oct 14, 2026.
It was with heavy hearts that we, Terri and Nathan said goodbye today to our sweet boy Yoda, half of our dynamic Jedi duo. We are grateful that Seattle Beagle Rescue rescued this bonded pair of seniors. Melissa, their foster mom, named them Luke and Yoda on Star Wars Days, May the 4th, when she began fostering them. We adopted them in early November, 2023, just shy of three years ago.
Because of a disability in Yoda's hindquarters, he compensated, and never let this difference hold him back. A member of the Seattle Beagle Rescue shared this with us when we notified her of Yoda's journey over the Rainbow Bridge. "I am so sorry for your loss. Luke and Yoda have been special to all of us. They had some hard times in their lives and were blessed to land with the two of you for their last years. I am so appreciative of the love and care you provided these senior boys and for making it possible for them to stay together despite their quirks and antics."
Yoda was recovering beautifully from his lung cancer surgery in mid-July, but he quickly went downhill over the past few days before he died, from the interactions between his medications, prior medical conditions and the vinorelbine. Yoda had stopped eating, and when a food-driven beagle quits eating, it's a sad but clear sign.
Yoda was able to return home from the vet hospital for a final backyard outing, enjoying the grass, sunshine, smells on the breeze, and time with his humans and brother Luke. We learned the next day from the posthumous results of an ultrasound done the day before Yoda died that he also had multiple issues with his internal organs. And he still found the strength to walk to the car for his final ride. He was a pretty determined little man.
Run free, little man! There is no more pain. May there always be interesting smells, moths to chase, and favorite treats for you. We will miss the silly interactions between our two boys, and we will reassure Luke that he is loved as much for himself as he was as Yoda's brother.
Love, Terri and Nathan
Because of a disability in Yoda's hindquarters, he compensated, and never let this difference hold him back. A member of the Seattle Beagle Rescue shared this with us when we notified her of Yoda's journey over the Rainbow Bridge. "I am so sorry for your loss. Luke and Yoda have been special to all of us. They had some hard times in their lives and were blessed to land with the two of you for their last years. I am so appreciative of the love and care you provided these senior boys and for making it possible for them to stay together despite their quirks and antics."
Yoda was recovering beautifully from his lung cancer surgery in mid-July, but he quickly went downhill over the past few days before he died, from the interactions between his medications, prior medical conditions and the vinorelbine. Yoda had stopped eating, and when a food-driven beagle quits eating, it's a sad but clear sign.
Yoda was able to return home from the vet hospital for a final backyard outing, enjoying the grass, sunshine, smells on the breeze, and time with his humans and brother Luke. We learned the next day from the posthumous results of an ultrasound done the day before Yoda died that he also had multiple issues with his internal organs. And he still found the strength to walk to the car for his final ride. He was a pretty determined little man.
Run free, little man! There is no more pain. May there always be interesting smells, moths to chase, and favorite treats for you. We will miss the silly interactions between our two boys, and we will reassure Luke that he is loved as much for himself as he was as Yoda's brother.
Love, Terri and Nathan
